Admission to various courses of Tirunelveli Medical Colleges are open, transparent and as per communal reservation and other reservation rules in force and purely as per merit. Except ‘All India quota’ as mentioned above all other seats are filled only by candidates who are native of Tamilnadu. There is no provision for foreign nationals to study at Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli .

INTERNSHIP, SPECIAL TRAINING & OBSERVORSHIP

Internship
Candidates who have completed the prescribed course in other Medical Colleges recognized by Medical Council of India including candidates from Russia/China etc who have passed the screening test conducted by the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi can do their internship at Tirunelveli Medical College Affiliate Hospitals with the approval of TN.Dr.MGR Medical University/Government of Tamilnadu as non-stipended intern. The graduate is also required by regulations to pay a fees for the period of training undertaken. The fees and its structure is notified from time to time.

Special Training (Junior Residency)
Candidates who have completed the prescribed graduate course in any Medical College recognized by Medical Council of India including candidates from other countries who have passed the screening test conducted by the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi can do their junior residency (senior trainee) training at Tirunelveli Medical College Affiliate Hospitals with the approval of Dean. The graduate is required by regulations to pay a nominal fees for the period of training undertaken. The fees and its structure is notified from time to time.

Observorship
Medical Students including foreign nationals can apply for undertaking elective postings of their choice as observer at Tirunelveli Medical College on payment of nominal fee.